Dear 40-somethings: Sometimes, I can’t wait to be established in my life and career, but I don’t want to wish away this time in my life. Is there anything you miss about being twenty-something? If you are a 40-something reader and want to share your wisdom, I would love to hear your input on […] Read more…
February 2012 archive
Don’t Know? Don’t Decide Right Now
Decisions can be daunting. And you can be tempted just to make a decision just to move forward. That is the case with business…make a move and learn. But is the same true of personal lives? Today’s perspective is from a woman who thinks not. “In business the sooner you make a decision the […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (57)
Herewith, three “gifts” one 40-something woman would give a 20-something if she were a “Forty-Godmother”. What are yours? ~1~ Enough money to live for a year so you never have to be afraid of leaving a job. ~ 2 ~ A continually updated version of the perfect black dress that can go anywhere. ~3~ The […] Read more…
Flash Friday: How Do Your Priorities Change as You Get Older?
Today is Flash Friday – when 40:20 Vision tackles an issue from both the 40-something and 20-something perspective. Joining me on this mission is Molly Ford of Smart Pretty and Awkward. Today’s topic is priorities: how do we decide what to prioritize and does it change as we get older? Is there a difference from day-to-day […] Read more…
The Unknown is Just An Invitation to Know and Grow
“The unknown gets less scary as you get older. Don’t worry so much about what’s going to happen tomorrow and whether you are going to be able to handle it. You will. You have it in you. And then once you do you will realize you can conquer the unknown because you have done it […] Read more…
Follow Your Passion – Systematically
I hear a lot of debate on the adage that if you follow your passion, money will follow. Today’s advice is from a successful entrepreneur and mentor who says says, yes follow your passion…but don’t limit yourself to one passion! ~ “I would say follow your passion but do it in a very organized, systematic […] Read more…
Hey 40-somethings: give us your best Valentine’s Day story
20-somethings want to know…what is the 40:20 on Valentine’s Day? If you are a 40-something reader and want to share your wisdom, I would love to hear your input on any of the following. Answers are shared on an anonymous basis only! What was the best valentines day gift / date you ever gave/had or […] Read more…